interlude , n. Forms: 4-7 enterlude, (4 entirlodie, entyrlude, 5 -lute), 5- interlude, (6 -lud). [ad. med. (Anglo-)Lat. interludium (Du Cange), f. inter- (INTER- 2) + ludus play, possibly after an AF. *entrelude.] 1. A dramatic or mimic representation, usually of a light or humorous character, such as was commonly introduced between the acts of the long mystery-plays or moralities, or exhibited as part of an elaborate entertainment; hence (in ordinary 17-18th c. use) a stage-play, esp. of... read more
